Seven Myths of the Russian Revolution

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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"This fascinating volume is a major contribution to our understanding of the Russian Revolution, from World War I to consolidation of the Bolshevik regime. The seven myths include the exaggeration of Rasputin's influence; a purported conspiracy behind the February Revolution; the treasonous Bolshevik dependence on German support; the multiple Anastasia pretenders to the royal inheritance; the antisemitic claims about 'Judeo-Bolsheviks'; distortions about America’s intervention in the civil war; and the 'inevitability' of Bolshevism. In each case the authors analyze the facts, uncover the origins of the myth, and trace its later perseverance (even in contemporary Russia). To assist readers, the volume includes three reference guides (people, terms, dates), nine maps, and twenty-nine illustrations. The result is immensely valuable for undergraduate courses in Russian history."—Gregory L. Freeze, Raymond Ginger Professor of History, Brandeis University

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Utgivningsdatum:2023-02-09
Mått:152 x 228 x 13 mm
Vikt:290 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Myths of History: A Hackett Series
Antal sidor:216
Förlag:Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
ISBN:9781647921057

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Jonathan Daly is Professor of History, University of Illinois Chicago.Leonid Trofimov is Senior Lecturer in History, Bentley University. They are co-authors and co-editors of Russia in War and Revolution, 1914–1922: A Documentary History (2009) and The Russian Revolution and Its Global Impact: A Short History with Documents (2017), both available from Hackett Publishing Company.

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"The authors' succinct discussions of historical events and evidence allow readers to contextualize and evaluate these myths. . . . The results are highly engaging and often very relevant to current events. The volume makes good use of historical source material to illustrate points and themes—this is particularly the case in the final chapter, which looks at varieties of revolutionary experiences by considering the lives of three people who were not famous political figures. These attributes make this a useful and usable text for a variety of courses on modern history. Moreover, it should appeal to general readers."—Michael Hickey, Emeritus, Bloomsburg University